A new lab call promotes collaboration between DOE National Laboratories and industry partners to accelerate the development, from innovation to scale-up and commercialization, of the manufacture of two types of advanced batteries: solid-state and flow. Solid-state batteries are widely considered to be a safer alternative to current batteries that use liquid electrolytes. Flow batteries, which… Read more »
Month: May 2023
Tesla flexes Model Y AWD efficiency against its competitors
Tesla flexed its Model Y All-Wheel-Drive as the most efficient electric SUV ever built in a Tweet on Sunday, which showed the vehicle’s energy usage compared to some of the most notable competitors on the market. Tesla has always strived to create an extremely efficient vehicle, and through its years of R&D, as well as […]
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Siemens opens EV charger manufacturing hub in Texas
Siemens has opened a new charger manufacturing hub in Carrollton, Texas where the company will manufacture EV chargers for the US market. The facility is the company’s second US EV charging manufacturing hub. It will be operated in part by Wyntron, an existing partner in Siemens eMobility’s manufacturing ecosystem. The facility is manufacturing the company’s… Read more »
Rivian R1T spotted in Europe, hinting at third-party production help
A Rivian R1T has been spotted with manufacturer plates in Austria, hinting at the possibility of European parts suppliers aiding the American automaker. With considerable manufacturing headwinds, which have significantly limited Rivian’s production ramp, some believe Rivian is reaching out for third-party help. With high aspirations of a production overhaul this year and next, along […]
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BMW i Ventures invests in new DeepDrive’s e-motor technology
BMW i Ventures has co-led startup DeepDrive’s $16.1 million Series A e-motor deal. UVC Partners and Bayern Kapital participated alongside Wachstumsfonds Bayern and Continental’s Corporate Venture Capital Unit. DeepDrive’s radial flux dual-rotor electric motor can be placed as a central drive or in-wheel drive in any vehicle. According to the startup, the patented method boosts… Read more »
SpaceX Falcon Heavy successfully brings 3 satellites to orbit after delays
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launched for the sixth time on Sunday, delivering three satellites into geostationary orbit. The launch took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the rocket’s sixth mission to date. The Falcon Heavy is composed of three connected first stages of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. Since its inaugural […]
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California To Ban New Diesel Truck Sales Starting In 2036
This is only one year away from California’s 2035 target to ban new gas passenger car sales.
Daimler plans $650M US charging and hydrogen network for big rigs
Daimler Truck North America announced a $650 million joint venture to develop charging and hydrogen-fueling infrastructure for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Called Greenlane, the joint venture was started in 2022 by Daimler, utility Nex…
Tesla Leads Italy’s EV Market Rebound In March 2023
Tesla posted record sales for Q1 2023 thanks in part to major price cuts, and it boosted many EV markets across the globe.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4: EPA Range And Price Overview
Access to the $7,500 federal tax credit makes it one of the most competitive models on the market.
